Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Moorish Idol
The Moorish Idol is a very popular reef fish among scuba divers and snorkellers. It's a small to medium-size fish that is comfortable swimmig near humans. They are often found in groups, but can also be seen alone. Their bright colours and shape make for good underwater photographs, or just to follow along the reef without a camera. They are found in tropical and sub-tropical seas in teh Indo-Pacific region.
Moorish Idol (Zancus cornutus) Richelieu Rock, Thailand
Credit: Alex Lapat March 2018
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Moorish Idol Zanclus cornutus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Zanclidae (Zanclidae) |
| Genus: | Zanclus (Zanclus) |
| Species: | Zanclus cornutus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 20 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Moorish Idol
Hazel
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Manta Queen 2
Trip destinations: Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Apr 2025
Joao Paulo
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Koon9
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2025
Joe
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Manta Queen 1
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Feb 2025
William
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Blue Marlin
Trip destinations: Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2025
Anna Maria
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Pawara
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2025
Lenny
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Sawasdee Fasai
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2025
Andrew
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Manta Queen 2
Trip destinations: Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Jan 2025
Taru
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Manta Queen 5
Trip destinations: Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Dec 2024
Jessica
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Sawasdee Fasai
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Dec 2024
Kara
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Deep Andaman Queen
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Dec 2024
Claudio
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Andaman
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Nov 2024
Jack and Emily
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Manta Queen 1
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Nov 2024
Łukaszewicz
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Koon 9
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Oct 2024
Ronwynne
Spotted in:
Egypt
Egypt Diving from boat: MY Red Sea Explorer
Trip destinations: The Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone Reef
When: Oct 2024
Perry
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands
When: Mar 2024
Carsten
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Bavaria
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
Robert
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Explorer
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
Jayson
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Jan 2024
Cinny
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Camic
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck
When: Jan 2024
Manon
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Merdeka 1
Trip destinations: Phuket, Koh Phi Phi
When: Dec 2023
Be
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Manta Queen 2
Trip destinations: Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Dec 2023
Ria
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Sawasdee Fasai
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Dec 2023
Dorothy Lim
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Pawara
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Dec 2023
test 2
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Sawasdee Fasai
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Jul 2023
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